Sandie Karppi
Naples,FL
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at North Collier Hospital, adept in emergency procedures and clinical judgment. Skilled in fostering patient satisfaction and implementing quality improvement initiatives, leading to enhanced health outcomes. Excels in medical records management. ESI, triage, and emergency response, demonstrating a keen ability to improve care delivery and patient education.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care i Patient-oriented Nurse with 41 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, patient coding, billing, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
RN in Emergency Depart Charge and Staff RN
North Collier Hospital/Naples Comprehensive Center
07.2012 - Current
- Triage and ESI scoring of patient according to acuity of patient complaint for optimum outcome of patient care, billing and coding purposes.
- Relief Charge Nurse for up to 88 Bed/chair ER, regulating staff needs, and COH to meet ER Budget.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, reviews, and updates on policies and procedures.
- ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC, ULTRA SOUND IV CERTIFIED
RN Case Manager/Supervisor Coding Charts
Home Health Care
01.1993 - 12.2018
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations for billing and coding patient charts.
- Optimized resource utilization by identifying opportunities for cost containment while maintaining quality of care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive follow-up care and patient education on self-management techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs to inform effective care planning.
RN Surgery Center Pre/Post Op/Circulator
Associates in Cosmetic Surgery Center
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
RN Surgery Center Pre/Post Op/Circulator
Specialist in Urology
06.2008 - 12.2011
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN Supervisor of Interventional Radiology
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, reviews, and updates on policies and procedures.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
RN Cath Lab Supervisor/Open Heart Step Down
Baker Hospital Sister to North Collier Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
RN Floor Nurse
Naples Community Hospital
12.1984 - 12.1993
- Utilized ELMR key trainer to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents University of Albany, NY
Albany, NY10.1991
License To Sell Real Estate in Florida - Real Estate
Bert Rodgers School of Real Estate
Naples, FL07.1986
Diploma Nurse - Nursing
Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN07.1983
High School Diploma -
Martin Hughes High School
Buhl, MN06.1982
Skills
- Research utilization
- Clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- BLS
- PAL
- Discharge Planning
- Precepting
- Medical Records Management
- Critical Care
- Performing EKGs
- Emergency Procedures
- Emergency Response
Timeline
RN in Emergency Depart Charge and Staff RN
North Collier Hospital/Naples Comprehensive Center
07.2012 - Current
RN Surgery Center Pre/Post Op/Circulator
Associates in Cosmetic Surgery Center
12.2011 - 07.2012
RN Surgery Center Pre/Post Op/Circulator
Specialist in Urology
06.2008 - 12.2011
RN Supervisor of Interventional Radiology
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge
01.2004 - 12.2007
RN Cath Lab Supervisor/Open Heart Step Down
Baker Hospital Sister to North Collier Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2006
RN Case Manager/Supervisor Coding Charts
Home Health Care
01.1993 - 12.2018
RN Floor Nurse
Naples Community Hospital
12.1984 - 12.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents University of Albany, NY
License To Sell Real Estate in Florida - Real Estate
Bert Rodgers School of Real Estate
Diploma Nurse - Nursing
Itasca Community College
High School Diploma -
Martin Hughes High School
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